Haitian's plant in Ruma, Serbia, has been integrated into the company's international production network and is set to serve customers in Europe and the Middle East and Africa region. In 2026, the factory is expected to produce 500 to 600 injection molding machines.
GroupMosca and Siat Group have signed a strategic agreement to develop a joint offering of integrated packaging systems. The cooperation covers key global markets and is intended to combine both companies' technologies into coherent packaging lines.
Donaldson is expanding the use of its iCue Connected Technology to filtration equipment for compressed air, industrial gases and hydraulic fluids. The system is intended to support equipment monitoring, service planning and longer operating life.
Gerresheimer is launching two automated pallet warehouses in Peachtree City supplied by Mecalux. The investment is intended to increase the efficiency, precision and safety of medical products logistics in the North American market.
Targi w Krakowie has announced a series of industrial events to be held at EXPO Kraków in autumn 2026. The promotional campaign highlights the combination of technology, industry and relationships between market participants.
Interplas UK 2026 will take place on 2–4 June at the NEC Birmingham. The event will bring together more than 500 exhibitors, with a programme covering, among other topics, solutions for the circular economy, automation and AI applications in plastics processing.
3DForce implemented a 6-axis Dobot CR10A cobot, purchased via the RBTX platform with igus support, to automate the installation of O-rings on fittings. The workstation was also equipped with a vision system, increasing process autonomy and repeatability.
Hasco Group has opened a distribution and logistics centre in the Stryków area. The facility is intended to increase the operational capacity of Procefar and improve the distribution of Hasco-Lek pharmaceutical products, including through automated order picking.
At Plast 2026, ENGEL will present solutions covering injection moulding machines, automation, digital assistants and AI-based systems. The exhibit will also include automated production cells for thermoplastic composites and PP packaging.
At FIP 2026 in Lyon, Netstal will present an integrated production solution for the serial production of autoinjector housings for GLP-1 drugs. The core of the system will be the new fully electric Elion MED injection molding machine with a clamping force of 1200 kN.
From 1 June 2026, Artur Metzler will assume the role of Managing Director of Arburg Polska. Having been with the company since 2005, the sales and service expert is expected to continue the company’s development in the Polish market for injection moulding machines and automation solutions.
At FIP 2026 in Lyon, ENGEL will present solutions for more energy-efficient and flexible injection moulding production. The company will showcase, among others, the tie-bar-less victory electric 220, the all-electric WINTEC e-win 1800, inject AI systems and the clearmelt process.
